On this episode of the podcast, Jill Alesch conducts and co-produces a fantastic, superb, and really conversational interview with me In Person. This was Jill's debut/first time on the show and we recorded this episode at Walnut Woods State Park in West Des Moines.

This episode was a combination of Jill asking questions concerning the current political scene and upcoming Midterm Elections (almost a month away!! Everyone 18 and older needs to get out and VOTE!!), my passion for Iowa's State Parks, where I grew up, high school reunions I went to, and other pleasures; along with us taking a walk throughout all the paved parts of Walnut Woods and offering commentary on them.

This episode was recorded on Friday October 9, 2026 and it runs 1 hour and 16 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Hannah Rogers and Maggie Matijevich conduct and co-produce a fantastic, superb, pretty energetic, very fun, and conversational interview with me In Person for Episode #371 of the show!! This is Hannah's third time and Maggie's debut/first time on the podcast and we recorded this episode in the backyard/pool area of Hannah's house.

HANNAH'S FIRST ROUND OF QUESTIONS: Where were you born? Where have you lived? And where do you currently live? Which dorms did you live in during the years you went to Drake? Thinking back on jobs you have previously held, what was the best job you ever had and why, and what was the worst job you ever had and why? What is your favorite thing about living in Iowa and why? If you couldn't live in Iowa anymore and you could choose to live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

MAGGIE'S ROUND OF QUESTIONS: If you had to eat just one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? What is your favorite cocktail, wine, beer, or any beverage at all? You talk a lot about Neurodiversity and acceptance, what is something that well meaning people still get wrong? What would you say is the most interesting thing about you people should know? What have you learned about the community that you didn't know before you started this podcast? What is your favorite TV show? What is your favorite sports team whether pro or college, and your favorite kind of sports to watch? What do you feel has changed the most over the last few years, what do you think is the biggest change that you have noticed, especially in Iowa? What is your favorite memory about elementary school?

HANNAH'S SECOND ROUND OF QUESTIONS: Have you ever seen as someone who is neurodivergent something that you would consider to be a good representation of it in a movie or TV series? What is your favorite color? Do you have a favorite animal? What is your second favorite animal? If you Grove and you could buy any car that you wanted, is there a dream card that you could see yourself driving around? What is your favorite musician, band, or genre of music? If you could go to a concert with the musician, whether living or dead of your choice and there would be an individual concert just for you, who would that musician or group be? Have you ever played an instrument, do you have a favorite instrument, and what would that instrument be? Do you have a favorite flower? What is your favorite season? What is your favorite Jewish holiday and why? What is your favorite General or secular holiday and why? What do you think is the best Purim costume you ever wore? We wrap up the interview with Maggie asking me: What question that you have never been asked on the show before do you wish someone would ask you?

This episode was recorded on Sunday afternoon October 11, 2026 and it runs 1 hour and 3 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Laura Grisamore conducts and co-produces a fantastic, superb, really unique, and very conversational interview with me thru Zoom. This is Laura's EIGHTH time on the podcast and she has come up with a special theme for this episode: "Three Times a Charm".

After introductions from from both Laura and I, Laura asked me numerous questions with the theme THREE in all of them:

What are your three favorite movies?

Give us a quote from each of those three films

What are your three favorite TV shows of all time?

What are your three favorite skits from those earlier years of Saturday Night Live?

What are your three favorite songs of all time?

What are your three favorite board games of all time?

What are your three favorite TV Game Shows of all time?

What are your three favorite comedy movies of all time?

What are your three favorite parks?

What are three of your favorite restaurants in Central Iowa/Des Moines metro area?

What are three of your favorite desserts from anywhere in the Des Moines and central Iowa area?

What are three of your favorite memories from our Valley High School days?

What are three things you miss about the '90s?

What were three of your favorite things or toys during your childhood or teenage years?

What are your top three greatest inventions of all time?

What three pieces of modern technology you can't live without?

What are your three favorite holidays?

What are three of your favorite gifts you have ever received?

What are three things you would do if you won a million dollars?

What three things make you laugh easily?

We wrap up the interview with Laura asking me to perform one of my amazing impersonations. Spoiler Alert: I do my Audrey II Plant (From the Little Shop of Horrors musical) singing impersonation for Laura.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday night October 13, 2026 and it runs 1 hour and 7 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!